Apetit, a Finnish food company, has announced plans to potentially close its frozen pizza factory located in Pudasjärvi. The company is exploring alternative production sites and models for its frozen pizza line, which may lead to the complete cessation of operations at the current facility. With 21 permanent employees at the Pudasjärvi plant, the company will begin change negotiations that will affect all staff as part of this process.

The Pudasjärvi factory has recently seen a significant investment of approximately €2 million in 2022, aimed at upgrading its facilities. However, despite this investment, the need for further renovations and equipment upgrades has been identified, significantly outstripping previous investment amounts. Apetit has struggled to meet sales targets for its frozen pizzas, particularly following a relaunch, which has contributed to the decision to reassess production strategies.

These developments raise important questions about the future of frozen pizza production within the company and the potential impact on local employment in Pudasjärvi. As the negotiations unfold and final decisions are made post-negotiations, there could be significant repercussions not only for the employees but also for the community's economic landscape should the factory close.